Happy InDePeNdEnCe DaY from The Suede Sofa! As we celebrate our FrEeDoM we thought we would share our thoughts on what America means to us. Robyn: Living in New Jersey, America to me is having the opportunity to take my kids to Ellis Island and show them where my great grandparents became United States citizens, seeingContinue reading “America Is…”
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Christmas Cookies
Marble Chocolate Cookie Bark by Lara I LoVe these Marble cookies because they are super fast to make and a great way to use your leftover almond bark and oreos! Put them in a clear container and it makes a pretty gift too! ~Lara 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 pkg. (6 squares) White Almond Bark, melted 10Continue reading “Christmas Cookies”
St. Nicholas Day
Four years ago when my son was a baby, I started a TrAdItIoN that families around the world have been doing for ages. December 6th is the celebration of St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas was known for his GeNeRoSiTy to those in need and his love for children. In many European countries, on December 5th,Continue reading “St. Nicholas Day”
Bittersweet
Yesterday I sent my firstborn to KiNdErGaRtEn. {Sniff, Sniff} I was actually only a tad bit emotional. The real WaTeRwOrKs came the day before when I looked through her BaBy picture books. What was I thinking? I guess I was just trying to get a handle on how QuiCkLy those five years had gone. I’ve heard the StoRiEsContinue reading “Bittersweet”
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